039 Farming Goes Vertical with Eden Green Technology
Sustainability Now - exploring technologies and paradigms to shape a world that works · Mira Rubin & Scott Bille
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Show Notes
Eden Green is helping establish food safety, food independence, and sustainable farming. Its turnkey greenhouse and vertical farming technology gives you the ability to locally grow large amounts of produce safely and efficiently, while using exponentially less land, energy and water than traditional farming and other indoor solutions. Their 1.5 acre greenhouse produces 900,000 pounds of leafy greens each year (a yield that is equal to 33 traditional acres)
- No diesel or other fuel on the farm
- Dramatically reduces fuel in transportation
- Utilizes natural pest control
- Uses the same amount of water as two houses Just in time food supply reduces food waste
- Employs 30 people making a living wage with benefits
Learn more at https://www.sustainabilitynow.global/2020/11/14/39-eden-green/